Postcode report
NE21 6HG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE21 6HG: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE21 6HG is a postcode in Winlaton and High Spen, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE21 6HG, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE21 6HG are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE21 6HG is based on Gateshead 022 Census 2021. It covers 5,560 residents, 552 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near NE21 6HG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 47 rolling sales, up 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE21 6HG can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE21 6HG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE21 6HG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE21 6HG
Is NE21 6HG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE21 6HG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE21 6HG?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE21 6HG?
LocaleIQ matched NE21 6HG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE21 6HG?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE21 6HG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.